More than 2,500 people took part in LitFest’s First Chapters Trail last month (12 – 19 September 2020), which aimed to encourage local people to visit town centres across North Nottinghamshire and engage in socially distanced fun. Managed by Liz Carney-Marsh on behalf of Bassetlaw District … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
Visit from Sid the puppy at Nottingham care home
Home Manager of HC One’s The Beeches care home has brought her new puppy in to meet the Residents. Sid, who is a 14 week old Labrador and Retriever cross breed, made his first visit to the Nottingham care home 22nd September. Sid managed to put a huge smile on all of the faces of the homes … [Read more...]
Homebuilder off to a tee with charity fundraiser success
A charity golf day arranged by Nottingham-based homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands division has raised over £10,000 for its Charity of the Year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. 72 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and … [Read more...]
Area of Clifton to be turned pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness week
The 9th to 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week, a global date in the calendar for bereaved parents, families and friends to commemorate their precious babies lives. Forever Stars are working harder than ever this year to mark this date by working with the local community to … [Read more...]
Lockdown inspires Nottingham woman to write first novel
Like many others, a local lady from Nottingham found herself with more time on her hands during the national coronavirus lockdown, and she put it to good use. Here author Joanna, talks about her journey to writing her first novel: My name is Joanne Bentley a born and bred Nottingham lady … [Read more...]
Nottingham city business club golf day raises money for local self-harm charity
Nottingham City Business Club (NCBC) adds another £750 from money raised at the club’s recent Golf Challenge Day, to the fundraising pot for their chosen charity of the year, Harmless. The business club have been supporting the Nottingham based charity, Harmless throughout the year, which … [Read more...]
The top face coverings to buy in Nottingham today
They’ve become as much a necessity as remembering to take your keys and phone out with you. We may all have got used to wearing coverings when out and about in Nottingham, but it certainly doesn’t mean they have to be dull! Face coverings look set to be part of our everyday … [Read more...]
Have your say on future electric car charging points in Rushcliffe
Residents are being asked to have their say on the facilities for electric vehicles in Rushcliffe, including factors which would encourage them to own, charge and maintain a battery or plug-in hybrid vehicle. The views will help inform where the installation of charge points may be possible … [Read more...]
Nottingham runners take on virtual London Marathon to support five-year-old ‘Henry the Brave’ to access further treatment in America
5 Nottingham based runners ran 26.2 miles on Sunday 4th October to complete the virtual Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for local boy Henry from Caythorpe. Henry was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer, in 2019 … [Read more...]
There’s more to winter than just snow
Winter may bring snowflakes, ice and cold temperatures to mind, but flooding and storms are also conditions that council staff prepare for all year round. The 2019/20 winter season saw 69 outings for our 30-strong fleet of gritters, and preparations for potential adverse weather this year have … [Read more...]